Dr Dr Irene Strydom
Registered Psychologist
“FOCUS ON PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES”
About Me
I help you explore how your mind and body are connected. Using psychotherapy and psychobiological techniques, we work together to understand the physical impact of stress and difficult emotions. My approach focuses on finding practical ways to calm your nervous system and build resilience. This is particularly helpful for those feeling overwhelmed or experiencing strong physical reactions to their emotions.
Approach
Therapy maps how physical sensations and inner narratives interact, and I guide you through gentle, practical steps to regulate your nervous system. In my consulting room in Stellenbosch I offer in-person sessions in Afrikaans or English, paced to your needs and adjusted as you grow more comfortable. We practice brief somatic exercises, paced breathing and reflective dialogue, then try small experiments between sessions to shift habitual reactions tied to trauma or conduct concerns. This approach often suits people seeking concrete, body-informed ways to feel steadier.
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Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:
- •All ages
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:
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Registered Psychologist
A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to provide psychological assessment and treatment.
Qualifications
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Registrations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Psychologist